Mint Pesto
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Add a pop of color and garden-fresh flavor to any main-dish meat. This pesto is great over steak, chicken, lamb, pork, and fish. Simply top the meat after grilling, or just serve the pesto on the side.
Yield: Makes 1 cup
Total:
Recipe from
More From Southern Living
Recipe Time
Hands On:
10 Minutes
Total:
10 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preparation
- Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
Mint Pesto Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese
- COOKING METHOD: Food Processor
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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